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Reply to "Reading T-1 no. 2100 Restoration - Legends of Steam Dinner with Gary Bensman! (11/9/22)"

Hello everyone,

The past month has been a very productive one for the Reading 2100. Here is a quick rundown of what has been accomplished under the hot summer sun this July.

- A complete inventory of spare parts was taken inside the auxiliary water tender. Within this tender were found rear steps for the 2100's main tender, and these steps were mounted.

- The steam distribution manifold from the stoker mechanism was removed from the trough housing. It will be sent off to a contractor so it can have repairs made to return it to like-new condition.

- Damaged studs on the feedwater line of the main tender were removed.

- Volunteers have spent plenty of time this month drilling out the telltale holes for the 560 new staybolts needed in the firebox. So far, the forging and machining process is past the halfway mark!

Work is also picking up on our tool car, former New York Central Baggage Car no. 9110, at the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum in Bellevue, Ohio.

- The car was moved into the MR&NKP's brand-new restoration facility, where the car can be kept out of the elements and volunteers can work on it more frequently.

- Volunteers labored to remove the old insulation and assess the car's condition, so we can see what will need to be done to restore the car to service for us.

- Mad River Vice President Dwayne Fuehring instructed us on how to perform a clean oil test and stencil on the tool car, and gave us an overview of what needs to be done before 9110 can go to work for us.

 - We'd like to thank the Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation for their donation of D22 brake parts for use on the 9110.

Calling all artists! The 2100's 75th Birthday is fast approaching, and to celebrate, we're launching a T-Shirt design contest! The winner will receive a t-shirt featuring the design, a one-year membership to American Steam Railroad, and $100 cash! Make sure to visit our website to find out more!

And don't forget, we're still fundraising to have contractors weld the 560 new staybolts into the firebox! Head over to our gift store and you can sponsor as many staybolts as you like for just $9 a bolt!

Thank you again for your support of American Steam Railroad and Reading 2100.

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